IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Pandalam Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for CSB Bank Limited, PANDALAM branch in PANDALAM. The 11-digit IFSC CSBK0000164 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with CSB Bank Limited at the PANDALAM location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for CSB Bank Limited – PANDALAM is CSBK0000164. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000164 map to this branch in PANDALAM, KERALA.

About the bank

CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Pandalam branch in Pandalam, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0000164 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at SANKARATHIL BUILDING,M C ROAD P B NO 3,PANDALAM 689501 PATHANAMTHITTA DT,KERALA. It serves the Pandalam region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of CSB Bank Limited. The IFSC CSBK0000164 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every CSB Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including PANDALAM of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0000164 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC CSBK0000164 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pandalam branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0000164 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of CSB Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CSBK0000164.

Banking services available

The Pandalam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9072601164.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CSBK0000164

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000164

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC CSBK0000164 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0000164 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's PANDALAM branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CSBK0000164.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as PANDALAM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PANDALAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's PANDALAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000164 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited PANDALAM (IFSC CSBK0000164)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000164 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PANDALAM branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0000164 for CSB Bank Limited – PANDALAM, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Pandalam branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC CSBK0000164

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at CSB Bank Limited – PANDALAM is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000164. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC CSBK0000164 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC CSBK0000164

CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PANDALAM branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC CSBK0000164 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by CSB Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CSBK0000164 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pandalam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0000164

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to CSB Bank Limited – PANDALAM, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: CSBK0000164.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Pandalam branch sits at SANKARATHIL BUILDING,M C ROAD P B NO 3,PANDALAM 689501 PATHANAMTHITTA DT,KERALA. If you are travelling from outside Pandalam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9072601164 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC CSBK0000164 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000164 for CSB Bank Limited – PANDALAM, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Working hours

Branch counters at Pandalam are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to CSBK0000164 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CSBK0000164 belongs to CSB Bank Limited's PANDALAM branch, located at SANKARATHIL BUILDING,M C ROAD P B NO 3,PANDALAM 689501 PATHANAMTHITTA DT,KERALA in PANDALAM, KERALA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.